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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,461.54, 519,368.76 and 215,229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,461.54, 519,368.76 and 215,229.96 is: 296,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,461.54 : 519,368.76 = 215,229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,461.54/519,368.76 = 215,229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,461.54x = 519,368.76 × 215,229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,461.54x = 111,783,717,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,783,717,440.05/376,461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,932.64

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